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Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this product meets ... forbidden. A02 file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/index.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:10 PM] is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc; Model P170Sb/P190Sb/P170St/P190St/P170Sf/P190Sf/P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or...
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this product meets ... forbidden. A02 file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/index.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:10 PM] is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc; Model P170Sb/P190Sb/P170St/P190St/P170Sf/P190Sf/P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or...
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... for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to 1280x1024 again. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a Graphics...
... for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to 1280x1024 again. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a Graphics...
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... 6. NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Back to 1280x1024 again. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact the... a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. Please refer to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non...
... 6. NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Back to 1280x1024 again. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact the... a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. Please refer to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non...
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... as a video signal is operating correctly. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical...
... as a video signal is operating correctly. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical...
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...Input or Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the MENU button to launch the ...menu and display the main menu. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 1. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the...
...Input or Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the MENU button to launch the ...menu and display the main menu. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 1. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the...
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... (min 0 ~ max 100). Push the + button to make your changes. 6. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2.... Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you move between darkness and lightness on the menu, ...
... (min 0 ~ max 100). Push the + button to make your changes. 6. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2.... Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you move between darkness and lightness on the menu, ...
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... Clock Use the - The following dialog appears on the monitor screen. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on ...a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjustment. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings...
... Clock Use the - The following dialog appears on the monitor screen. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on ...a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjustment. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings...
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... a bluish tint. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is also the "sRGB" standard default color space. This color setting is most noticeable in areas of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit...
... a bluish tint. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is also the "sRGB" standard default color space. This color setting is most noticeable in areas of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit...
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... have the OSD display in one of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button. Language Select to all applicable settings. OSD Rotation: OSD Lock Rotates the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for as long as it is in 5 second increments,... the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Use the - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time: OSD Rotation The OSD stays active for 15 seconds. All buttons are allowed. and +...
... have the OSD display in one of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button. Language Select to all applicable settings. OSD Rotation: OSD Lock Rotates the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for as long as it is in 5 second increments,... the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Use the - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time: OSD Rotation The OSD stays active for 15 seconds. All buttons are allowed. and +...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help reduce minor cases of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options. Change the settings for Normal Preset. Color settings only - All settings - Enable the DDC...
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help reduce minor cases of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options. Change the settings for Normal Preset. Color settings only - All settings - Enable the DDC...
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....htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is not synchronizing with the computer. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. See Solving Problems Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for power indication, and two...
....htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is not synchronizing with the computer. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. See Solving Problems Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for power indication, and two...
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When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Power/volume control 2. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Power/volume control 2. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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... follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by...
... follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by...
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... any of the monitor. 2. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is applicable for set up instructions. Do...
... any of the monitor. 2. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is applicable for set up instructions. Do...
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Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: To prevent scratches on a clean surface. Back to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/Optiplex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] NOTE: This is placed on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is applicable for set up instructions.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: To prevent scratches on a clean surface. Back to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/Optiplex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] NOTE: This is placed on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is applicable for set up instructions.
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...for abnormalities. 5. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 4. Check the video card and computer. Check environmental factors. Pixel ... No Video/Power LED on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly Screen has one or ...
...for abnormalities. 5. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 4. Check the video card and computer. Check environmental factors. Pixel ... No Video/Power LED on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly Screen has one or ...
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... the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to your computer. Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to Factory Settings. Reset the monitor to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. Check that...
... the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to your computer. Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to Factory Settings. Reset the monitor to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. Check that...
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...of the audio application. Increase the volume of the audio source. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to a lower volume setting. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise ... computer's sound card. Distorted Sound Other audio source is used as the audio source. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used .
...of the audio application. Increase the volume of the audio source. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to a lower volume setting. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise ... computer's sound card. Distorted Sound Other audio source is used as the audio source. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used .
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...; USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stands. NOTE: To set up with the respective AIO stand, please refer to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your...
...; USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stands. NOTE: To set up with the respective AIO stand, please refer to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your...
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...PM] Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DVI Cable USB upstream cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The P170S/P190S flat... display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P170S: 17-inch (432 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ P190S: 19-inch (... supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD which includes an information file ...
...PM] Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DVI Cable USB upstream cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The P170S/P190S flat... display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P170S: 17-inch (432 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ P190S: 19-inch (... supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD which includes an information file ...